Lin talked about his frustrations in his first year with the Rockets. Not frustrations about being replaced as the face of the Rockets — once the team signed superstar James Harden — but frustrations about failing to meet expectations by coaches, fans and himself.

“I became so obsessed with becoming a great basketball player … trying to be Linsanity, being this phenomenon that took the NBA by storm,” Lin told the audience. “The coaches were losing faith in me, basketball fans were making fun of me.”

Lin later told the group that he feels better now because he’s no longer seeking the approval of others.

“We are God’s beloved children, and there is nothing you can do to reduce God’s love for you,” he said. “When you do, you’ll be free.”

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Oct. 30
vs. Bobcats
7 p.m.
TV: CSN

For openers: Nothing is a given in the NBA but the Rockets get a “winnable” start to the season as the Charlotte Bobcats, 21-61 last season, come to Toyota Center for the opener. less

Oct. 30
vs. Bobcats
7 p.m.
TV: CSN

For openers: Nothing is a given in the NBA but the Rockets get a “winnable” start to the season as the Charlotte Bobcats, 21-61 last season, come to Toyota Center ... more

Photo: Bill Baptist / NBAE via Getty Images

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Nov. 7
vs. Lakers
8:30 p.m.
TV: TNT

Reunited, Part 1: The Lakers and Kobe Bryant (if healthy) come to Toyota Center for their first meeting against Dwight Howard, who spurned LA for Houston in the free-agent market. less

Nov. 7
vs. Lakers
8:30 p.m.
TV: TNT

Reunited, Part 1: The Lakers and Kobe Bryant (if healthy) come to Toyota Center for their first meeting against Dwight Howard, who spurned LA for Houston in the ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson / Chronicle

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Nov. 14
at Knicks
7 p.m.
TV: TNT

Second coming: Jeremy Lin and the Rockets visit Madison Square Garden. The point guard put up 22 points and dished out eight assists in his first game back to New York.

Nov. 14
at Knicks
7 p.m.
TV: TNT

Second coming: Jeremy Lin and the Rockets visit Madison Square Garden. The point guard put up 22 points and dished out eight assists in his first game back to New York.